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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.59, 702.87 and 263.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.59, 702.87 and 263.65 is: 394.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.59 : 702.87 = 263.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.59/702.87 = 263.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.59x = 702.87 × 263.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.59x = 185,311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,311.68/469.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.62

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